forthright

forth·right | \ ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt

Definition of forthright

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point a forthright critic was forthright in appraising the problem

2 : notably simple in style or quality forthright furniture

3 archaic : proceeding straight on

forthright

adverb

Definition of forthright (Entry 2 of 3)

1 archaic

a : directly forward

b : without hesitation : frankly

2 archaic : at once

forthright

noun

Definition of forthright (Entry 3 of 3)

archaic

: a straight path

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Examples of forthright in a Sentence

Adjective she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The book is forthright, unsparing, deeply felt but unsentimental, and reads like a house afire. — Richard Snow, WSJ, "Five Best: Richard Snow on Lesser-Known Novels of World War I," 17 Jan. 2020 Signed by nearly 600 scholars, many working in fields related to Jewish studies, the letter was restrained but forthright. — Peter E. Gordon, The New York Review of Books, "Why Historical Analogy Matters," 7 Jan. 2020 Be more forthright when dealing with a family member. — BostonGlobe.com, "Most read on BostonGlobe.com," 15 Oct. 2019 Evans was obviously worried that the FBI’s proposed warrant application would not supply the court with a forthright rendition of Steele’s biases. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "The First Glimpse into Horowitz’s FISA-Abuse Report," 23 Nov. 2019 Since then Simpson has been cooperative and forthright. — David Owens, courant.com, "Hartford teen who played role in killing of man in North End park sentenced to prison," 6 Nov. 2019 But after episodes of divisiveness and fragmentation, our conferences have become festivals of cordiality and civility, peppered with forthright and respectful differences of opinion and interpretation. — Patty Limerick, The Denver Post, "Limerick: Zuckerberg stands at the great frontier; Western history should guide him," 25 Oct. 2019 Darroch’s forthright, unfiltered views on the U.S. administration — meant for a limited audience and discreet review — appeared in leaked diplomatic documents that were published in Britain’s Mail on Sunday newspaper. — Washington Post, "UK ambassador to US quits days after leaked cables on Trump," 11 July 2019 Darroch’s forthright, unfiltered views on the U.S. administration — meant for a limited audience and discreet review — appeared in leaked diplomatic documents that were published in Britain’s Mail on Sunday newspaper. — chicagotribune.com, "Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. quits days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Trump were leaked," 10 July 2019

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“Forthright.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthrightness. Accessed 28 January 2020.

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forthright

adjective